Liverpool backed to make '£100m' move for Federico Valverde - 'He's one of my favourite players'

Former Man United scout backs Liverpool to pursue Real Madrid's Valverde for £100m, though a move is deemed "impossible" with the midfielder under contract until 2029.

Liverpool have been tipped as potential suitors for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, with former Man United chief scout Mick Brown suggesting a £100m move could solve the club's midfield issues.

Valverde, 28, is one of world football's most consistent performers and has captained Real Madrid this season under Jose Mourinho. He remains under contract until 2029 and is described as a "prized asset" unlikely to leave. Brown told Football Insider that Valverde would be a "dream signing" capable of filling Liverpool's needs at both midfield and right-back, but acknowledged that Real Madrid would almost certainly reject any approach.

The speculation follows a training-ground incident in May that briefly placed Valverde on the radar of several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain. However, Mourinho's appointment at Madrid has stabilised the situation, with Valverde now firmly embedded in the manager's plans. Liverpool and other admirers are expected to monitor developments ahead of next summer's transfer window, though a departure remains highly unlikely.